City announces Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving holiday schedule of services - The City of San Antonio - Official City Website

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Located just below the headwaters of the San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue. The Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Garden Theatre are located at Brackenridge Park.

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike.

OPEN:
· Both Pre-K 4 SA Centers; and all classes, after-school programs, administrative offices, and enrollment processes will be open.
· Downtown on-street parking meters and pay stations will not be enforced.
· Market Square and La Villita will be open.
· Uniform police officers will be on duty.
· Fire and EMS personnel will be on duty.
· Magistrate’s Court and Detention Center will be open.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS, NOV. 28-29, 2013
CLOSED:
· Both Pre-K 4 SA Centers; and all classes, after-school programs, administrative offices, and enrollment processes will be closed the week of Nov. 25-29
· Animal Care Services lobby and adoption center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. They will re-open on Friday, Nov. 29.
· All libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. They will re-open on Saturday, Nov. 30.
· Municipal Court, 401 S. Frio
· Spanish Governor’s Palace, Market Square, and La Villita will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. They will re-open on Friday, Nov. 29.
· Dr. Manuel P. Berriozabal cafécollege will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28; Friday, Nov. 29; and Saturday, Nov. 30. They will re-open on Monday, Dec. 2 from 9-6 p.m. for select programming.
· City of San Antonio Senior Centers, City of San Antonio Nutrition Sites, and City of San Antonio Learning Centers will be closed.

OPEN:
· Downtown visitors will enjoy an on-street parking meter holiday.
· Uniform police officers will be on duty.
· Fire and EMS personnel will be on duty.
· Dead animal collection crews will be on duty.
· Animal Care officers will be on duty.
· Magistrate’s Court and Detention Center will be open.